Beds

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A small pallet or mattress used as Antiquity of Considered necessary Couches or divans used as Covered with tapestry and linen Illustrative: (Made in darkness,) of extreme misery. Illustrative: (Made in sickness,) of divine support and comfort. Illustrative: (Made on high,) of carnal security. Illustrative: (Too short,) of plans which afford no rest or peace. Illustrative: Of the grave. Made of: Gold and Silver. Made of: Iron. Made of: Ivory. Not used in affliction

Of the poor covered with upper garment Of the poor often sold for debt Often perfumed Persons sometimes took to, in grief Purification of Saints meditate and praise God while on Subject to ceremonial defilement Supplied with pillows The slothful too fond of The wicked devise mischief while on Used for: Reclining on at meals. Used for: Reclining on by day. Used for: Sleeping on. Wood